Crime Rate in Rhiwbina: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rhiwbina

The total recorded crimes in Rhiwbina, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rhiwbina crime rate of 1.99 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Rhiwbina, encompassing approximately 19,629 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Rhiwbina Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Birchgrove with total crimes: 4
  • Wenallt Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Rhiwbina?

To understand the safety of Rhiwbina, we need to analyze Rhiwbina crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Rhiwbina demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 400 crimes compared to 1964.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rhiwbina recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

    • In 2023, Rhiwbina had fewer crimes than the Cardiff average, with 419 crimes compared to 1,793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rhiwbina recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the Cardiff.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cardiff, Rhiwbina has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Rhiwbina Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rhiwbina has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 1.99 ranking 25th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Rhiwbina crimes were 400. The crime rate of Rhiwbina in 2024 was 20.38 (year) or 1.70 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rhiwbina were around 419 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.35 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rhiwbina)CrimesRank (Rhiwbina)CrimesRank (Rhiwbina)
Cathays584 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown448 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown382 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown199 72,896 42,794 4
Riverside227 42,656 62,575 6
Plasnewydd214 52,817 52,705 5
Penylan211 62,530 72,426 7
Ely150 92,068 102,180 8
Trowbridge187 82,275 81,912 11
Splott143 111,831 112,040 9
Canton146 102,170 91,707 12
Caerau136 121,823 121,998 10
Fairwater94 171,591 131,638 13
Llanrumney118 131,472 141,444 15
Pentwyn110 141,471 151,461 14
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais103 151,249 161,227 16
Llanishen100 161,079 17970 18
Heath85 181,035 181,143 17
Llandaff North82 19830 22907 19
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons80 201,006 19783 22
Gabalfa79 21839 21901 20
Rumney65 22840 20787 21
Cyncoed49 23692 23698 23
Pentyrch and St Fagans44 24530 24504 24
Llandaff38 26491 25473 25
Lisvane and Thornhill27 27355 27300 27
Radyr21 28261 28247 28

Rhiwbina Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
October 20242

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20258
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202516
April 20259
March 202514
February 202510
January 20253
December 202412
November 20245
October 20249

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
October 20246

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 202511
April 20255
March 20253
February 20258
January 20251
December 202410
November 202416
October 202412

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Rhiwbina in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rhiwbina postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Birchgrove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
3. Wenallt Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Fairfax Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pen-Y-Dre (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Groes Lon (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Whitchurch (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Coed Briwnant (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Heol Iscoed (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Waun-Fawr Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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